I hope everyone had a great week! This week's Jefferson Journal has several announcements from FCPS that we are asked to pass along, so please be sure to review those. We also have some fun stories, including our TJ Science and Engineering Fair results, an FCPS feature on our baseball team's Adaptive Baseball Camp, and our PTSA providing some sweet treats to the staff for Valentine's Day.
Remember there is no school for students on Monday and Tuesday next week. Monday is Presidents' Day so staff is off as well. Tuesday is a staff workday. Most of the staff on Tuesday will be working from alternate locations, so TJ is open by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. if you need to drop by the school.
As always please reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mike Roth
TJHSST Director of Communications
Visitors to TJ next week will notice the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS) set up. While the check-in process will remain similar to the previous process, this system will speed it up with an easier way to scan your license and an app that will make check-in a breeze!
We will have more information next week after our first week of a soft rollout of the system.
For families of the Class of 2026 - Congratulations on making it to your final semester of high school! It's an exciting time, but we understand that it can be stressful keeping track of all those end of the school year responsibilities.
As mentioned in the E-Notify sent by Mike Roth on January 22, we have set up a Class of 2026 Final Semester website that has answers to all your frequently asked questions about events like prom, graduation, final exams, final days of school, etc.
Please bookmark the link as we will be updating it often as plans get finalized!
Please remember that the only students allowed to park on campus are those who purchased a parking pass for the 2025-26 school year.
Security will ticket cars that are in the lots without a pass.
If you would like to purchase a pass for the remainder of the year, make your payment on MySchoolBucks or in the finance office. Then bring a completed parking application to room 130, at the beginning of lunch. The pass will then be issued. If you have questions, contact Mr. McNulty.
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
-
Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
-
Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
-
Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)
Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:
-
Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
-
Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
-
Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.
The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online.
Free/Reduced Application information and forms for qualified families (Online Submission)
FCPS offers nutritious meals every school day. Your child may qualify for free meals or reduced-price meals at TJHSST. Students who qualify for reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. For information on how to apply for Free and Reduced-price meals, please visit the link above. The online free and reduced-price meals application is available in 8 languages and can be completed on mobile devices. You will need to re-apply annually.
Consent to Share Form (PDF)
If you have children eligible for the Free and Reduced-price meals program, they may also be eligible to participate in other FCPS fee-based programs without paying a fee or by paying a reduced fee.
This would include things that are specified in FCPS Notice 5922. Those are:
- Musical Instrument fees
- Driver Education fees
- Student Parking fees
- Career and Technical Education Certification fees
- Fine Arts fees
- Technology and Engineering Education Material fees
- Online Campus fees
- Advanced Placement fees (after six exams)
- Returned Check fees
You are also eligible to receive information about scholarships, classes and services that are provided by agencies and organizations other than FCPS.
In order to receive the benefits, you have to fill out the Consent to Share Form (please visit the link above), a written agreement allowing FCPS staff to share information about your children's meal eligibility status.
As our school community grows and changes, more of our students and families are facing practical needs. That’s why we’re excited to launch Jefferson Junction, our brand-new non-perishable food and hygiene resource for students.
But we can't do it without your help.
We're asking our amazing TJ parents and families to partner with us in stocking the pantry shelves. Whether it's some healthy snacks, or hygiene essentials, every donation makes a difference. We will collect donations on a rolling basis to keep the pantry stocked. All donations will be used to support TJ students.
| 
